Shield of Moscow (Russia)

Country: Russia
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Purpose: Shield of Moscow conducts raids against illegal immigrants and assists police in preparing their deportation. The government seems to support such nongovernmental organisations with a conservative agenda
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Weapons and Training: The group is armed with bludgeons.
Size: On September 27, 2013, “dozens” were involved in a raid.
Reason for Membership: Members seem to be motivated by conservative/nationalist ideology.
Treatment of Civilians: The group intimidates immigrants by using aggressive tactics, which is tolerated and sometimes supported by the police.
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References: Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD.